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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.25, 1,529.91 and 689.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.25, 1,529.91 and 689.16 is: 1,034.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.25 : 1,529.91 = 689.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.25/1,529.91 = 689.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.25x = 1,529.91 × 689.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.25x = 1,054,352.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,352.78/1,019.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.44

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